8BitDo Pro 2 (White)
Controller · 2021
Nintendo Switch
2017
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) lands at 82 and Nintendo Switch at 78. That puts 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Nintendo Switch if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGames
8BitDo Pro 2 (White)Compared on the games sub-score
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) leads on games (86 vs 76).
Performance
8BitDo Pro 2 (White)Compared on the performance sub-score
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) leads on performance (82 vs 78).
Features
8BitDo Pro 2 (White)Compared on the features sub-score
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) leads on features (80 vs 76).
Value for money
8BitDo Pro 2 (White)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) more score per dollar ($49 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Release year | 2021 | 2017 |
8BitDo Pro 2 (White)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Nintendo Switch
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) vs Nintendo Switch
Which is better, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) or Nintendo Switch? +
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) worth the price? +
At $49, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in games.
Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +
At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.
Does 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) or Nintendo Switch last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for games, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) or Nintendo Switch? +
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) — leads on games (86 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.
Which is better for performance, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) or Nintendo Switch? +
8BitDo Pro 2 (White) — leads on performance (82 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.